If the tale about the monkey's

If the tale about the monkey's paw is not more truthful than those he has been telling us," said Herbert, as the door closed behind their guest, just in time for him to catch the last train, "we shan't make much out of it. Did you give him anything for it, Father?" inquired Mrs. White, regarding her husband closely."A trifle," said he, coloring slightly. "He didn't want it, but I made him take it. And he pressed me again to throw it away.""Likely," said Herbert, with pretended horror. "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy. Wish to be an emperor, Father, to begin with; then you can't be henpecked."